Women in Aerospace is proud to announce that nominations for The Women in Aerospace Awards are now open! Click Here to nominate someone today!

The Women in Aerospace Awards Ceremony is WIA’s premier event celebrating women’s professional excellence in aerospace. The Awards Ceremony honors women whose outstanding contributions to the aerospace community are legendary.

Seven distinguished awards will be presented at the event: 

ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: The Achievement Award is presented for:

Noteworthy, proven, technical or scientific achievement on or contributions to a single aerospace project or program that represents a breakthrough or milestone in the aerospace field.

The achievement or contribution should have been made during the 18 months preceding the nomination period.

Commitment to professional growth.

Service as a role model or mentor that shows dedication to the advancement of women in aerospace.

AEROSPACE AWARENESS AWARD:  The Aerospace Awareness Award is presented for:

Excellence in outreach and building public awareness of aerospace programs and developments.

Innovative approaches to increasing public understanding of aerospace development and activities.

Commitment to advancing and defining the roles that aerospace plays in all aspects of society.

Commitment to professional growth.

Service as a role model or mentor that shows dedication to the advancement of women in aerospace.

AEROSPACE EDUCATOR AWARD:

The Aerospace Educator Award is presented for:

Excellence as a full-time educator teaching aerospace topics (at least in part) at the K-12, collegiate, or graduate levels.

Motivation of students to excel in aerospace-related educational endeavors.

Service to colleagues and community.

Commitment to professional growth.

Service as a role model or mentor that shows dedication to the advancement of women in aerospace.

INITIATIVE-INSPIRATION-IMPACT AWARD: The Initiative-Inspiration-Impact is presented for:

An individual in her early career, who consistently surpasses expectations from a technical, interpersonal, and management (if applicable) perspective.

The achievement or contribution should have been made during the 24 months preceding the nomination period.

Noteworthy contributions to the aerospace industry during a career spanning fewer than 10 years.

Commitment to professional growth.

Service as a role model or mentor that shows dedication to the advancement of women in aerospace.

LEADERSHIP AWARD:  The Leadership Award is presented for:

Demonstration of exemplary leadership abilities that enable others to succeed in the aerospace field.

Leadership of noteworthy contributions to the aerospace field on a single project over several years or during a career.

Commitment to professional growth.

Service as a role model or mentor that shows dedication to the advancement of women in aerospace.

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented for:

Noteworthy contributions to aerospace during a career spanning at least 25 years.

Commitment to professional growth.

Service as a role model or mentor that shows dedication to the advancement of women in aerospace.

OUTSTANDING MEMBER AWARD:  Recognition of an individual member of WIA who has shown particular dedication to the interests of the organization by making significant and continuing contributions. Current officers or directors are not eligible for this award. The recipient must have been a WIA member in good standing for at least two (2) years.

WIA is now accepting nominations for the 30th Annual Awards Ceremony. Nominations will only be accepted online. Click here to submit your award nomination.    

Save the Date for the  30th Women in Aerospace Awards Dinner and Ceremony   

Thursday, October 22, 2015

Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City

1250 South Hayes Street

Arlington, Virginia 22202 

Cocktail Reception 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Banquet & Awards 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.

Dress: Business